radiator

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A metal device that gives off heat to warm a room, usually carrying hot water or steam.

   She dried her wet gloves on the radiator after coming in from the snow.

2. 2
   noun

   A part of a vehicle's engine that cools it by passing heat into the air.

   The car overheated because there was a leak in the radiator.

From radiate + -or. Doublet of radiatori.

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